Shawnee Benedict Recipe
Johnny cakes, braised greens, jalapeno jam, smoked ham, poached eggs, hollandaise.
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Ingredients
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Johnny Cakes
Braised Greens
Jalapeno Jam
Smoked Ham
Poached Eggs
Hollandaise Sauce
Method
Johnny Cakes
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt together. In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Cook the Johnny Cakes
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet for each cake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
Braised Greens
Prepare the Greens
Wash and chop the collard greens into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Cook the Greens
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the chopped greens, vegetable broth, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until greens are tender. Season with salt to taste.
Jalapeno Jam
Prepare the Jalapenos
Remove stems and seeds from jalapenos, then finely chop them.
Cook the Jam
In a saucepan, combine chopped jalapenos, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, then stir in pectin. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Pour into sterilized jars and let cool.
Smoked Ham
Heat the Ham
In a skillet, heat the smoked ham slices over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side until warmed through.
Poached Eggs
Prepare the Water
Fill a pot with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar to the water.
Poach the Eggs
Crack each egg into a small bowl. Gently slide the eggs into the simmering water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until whites are set but yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Hollandaise Sauce
Prepare the Sauce
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Place over a pot of simmering water (double boiler setup) and whisk continuously until thickened.
Add Butter
Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.